Clinical Pharmacist II - Inpatient Oncology (Evenings 7 on/7 off)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

1d•$61 - $82

About The Position

The Department of Pharmacy is seeking multiple evening Clinical Pharmacists to support its inpatient oncology program. The pharmacist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, reviewing individualized care plans and helping ensure safe, effective, and cost-effective treatment. The role contributes to cancer care in a dynamic environment focused on innovative treatments and exceptional patient care. The pharmacist reviews and verifies medication orders in light of patient-specific factors, clarifies inappropriate or unclear orders with prescribers, and communicates relevant information to the healthcare team. The position also includes checking sterile and non-sterile medications, providing drug information, supervising students, technicians, and residents, and supporting patient safety and daily pharmacy surveillance. The role participates in departmental initiatives such as formulary stewardship, medication-request reviews, policy and procedure development, workflow assessments, clinical guideline development, and quality improvement. It also supports onboarding and training and precepts pharmacy students and/or residents.

Requirements

PGY-1 residency or 1–3 years of relevant hospital experience.
Maintain certification and credentials in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy and institutional requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to make decisions guided by precedents, policies, and objectives.
Demonstrate problem-solving ability for varied and complex issues, including use of innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques.
Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines.
Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in English in varied written formats.
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English.
In-depth knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and policies and the ability to apply them in complex situations.
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams, offer ideas, identify issues, and respect team members.
Ability to provide high-level customer service and staff training and resolve service issues in a timely and respectful manner.
Competence to provide patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-aged, and elderly age groups.

Nice To Haves

BPS certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care and continuity of care.
Review and verify medication orders using patient-specific factors, including diagnosis, weight or body surface area, age, allergies, organ function, laboratory values, duplication, and drug interactions; clarify inappropriate, incomplete, or unclear orders with prescribers.
Provide clinical oversight and verify medication orders to ensure optimal therapy.
Document and communicate pertinent information and discussions to the healthcare team and pharmacy staff.
Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Check and verify sterile and non-sterile medications.
Supervise students, technicians, and residents within the pharmacist's area of practice.
Promote patient safety by submitting medication-related events and near misses.
Complete daily pharmacy surveillance monitoring, follow-up, documentation, patient care initiatives, and relevant reports.
Participate in onboarding and training new hires and precept pharmacy students and/or residents.
Contribute to formulary stewardship, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee medication-request presentations, policies and procedures, workflow assessments, and departmental tools and resources.
Support departmental workgroups and the development and revision of clinical guidelines to improve process and quality outcomes.
Follow applicable state and federal laws, regulations, credentials requirements, and institutional policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.